[John.Galt2012]

The government has only been issuing marriage licenses for about 80 years now. What business is it of the government to get involved in a church marriage ceremony? It isn't necessary or wanted.
You are correct and contrary to popular belief it wasn't for "Health" reasons. It was to raise revenue and prevent interracial marriage...ironic in light of what the Judge in Louisiana did last week.

[stumptalker]

Good point! Now that was some lofty reason for the government to get involved in marriage wasn’t it?